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Argonne Team Breaks New Ground in AI-driven Protein Design

Nov. 6, 2024 — Harnessing the power artificial intelligence (AI) and the world’s fastest supercomputers, a research team led by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory has developed […]

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OSC Advances Marine Movement Research with Computational Tools for Bio-Inspired Robotics

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 7, 2024 — Alexander Hoover, an assistant professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Cleveland State University, has always been fascinated by marine organisms—the way […]

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Motivair to Showcase MI300X Cold Plates at SC24 for AI Servers

BUFFALO, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2024 — Motivair Corporation, a leading global provider of advanced liquid cooling solutions, will be showcasing its cutting-edge MI300X Dynamic Cold Plates at the upcoming International […]

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Jülich Leads QSolid Quantum Prototype Toward Hybrid HPC Integration for Industry and Research

Nov. 11, 2024 — Forschungszentrum Jülich and its partners in the QSolid project have begun operating Germany’s first prototype quantum computer featuring optimized qubit quality. This prototype lays the groundwork […]

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University of Sydney Scientists Unveil Quantum Code to Enhance Error Correction with Fewer Qubits

Nov. 11, 2024 — University of Sydney quantum researchers Dominic Williamson and Nouédyn Baspin have revealed a new architecture for managing errors that emerge in the operation of quantum computers. Their […]

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PEAK:AIO Showcases Expansive Growth and Energy-Efficient Solutions Ahead of SC24

MANCHESTER, England, Nov. 12, 2024 — PEAK:AIO today announced it has achieved 400% growth in U.S. sales over the past year. This expansion, driven by its high-performance, energy-efficient solutions, solidifies PEAK:AIO’s […]

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It Turns Out We Were Born To Groove

The evolution of beat perception likely unfolded gradually among primates, reaching its pinnacle in humans




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Children Anticipate What Others Want, But Great Apes Don't

New cross-species research suggests a theory of mind is one thing that sets humans apart from apes




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Slipping on Your New Year's Resolutions? Science Tips to Get on Track

Studies of goal setting reveal why it’s so hard to keep resolutions—and how to make ones that actually stick




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How Long Does It Really Take to Form a Habit?

There’s a myth that it takes 21 days to form a habit. Experts explain why it might take some people longer—or shorter




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Elon Musk's Neuralink Has Implanted Its First Chip in a Human Brain. What's Next?

The wealthiest person on Earth has taken the next step toward a commercial brain interface




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People Have Very Different Understandings of Even the Simplest Words

Distinctive meanings for a word like “risk” can have a big impact on public messaging, especially when it comes to issues like climate change




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You Can't Fix Burnout With Self-Care

Individual interventions for burnout don’t work. Researchers explain why.




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Jeopardy! Winner Reveals Entwined Memory Systems Make a Trivia Champion

A former Jeopardy! winner led a new study that probes how linked memory systems may give trivia buffs an edge in their game




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Dominatrices Are Showing People How to Have Rough Sex Safely

Research shows rough sex is becoming more common. Dominatrices are helping the general public catch up.

 




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How Sleep Engineering Could Help Heal the Brain

Stimulating the sleeping brain may ease suffering from memory loss, stroke or mental health problems




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How to Close the 'Orgasm Gap' for Heterosexual Couples

Researchers once faced death threats for asking women what gives them pleasure. Now they’re helping individuals and couples figure it out themselves.




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Political Ads Can Target Your Personality. Here's What Could Go Wrong

This banner year for elections worldwide may witness the arrival of advertising tailored to your personality




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Asexuality Research Has Reached New Heights. What Are We Learning?

A grassroots online movement has helped shift the way scientists think about asexuality. But much is still unknown.




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CDC: Youth tobacco use reaches 25-year low

About 2.25 million U.S. middle- and high-school students this year say they use tobacco products, which is 500,000 fewer than a year ago, the Centers for Disease Control said Thursday.




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Low-carb diet may enable type 2 diabetics to reduce medication

A low-carbohydrate diet may help adults with type 2 diabetes gain better blood sugar control and make it possible to decrease diabetes medication, a new study suggests.




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Four farmworkers in Washington state test positive for bird flu

Four agricultural workers in Washington state have tested positive for bird flu, the first human cases of H5N1 virus to be reported in the state. Washington is the sixth state to report a human infection of avian flu.




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Halloween candy binges can overload gut microbiome, spooking helpful bacteria

While no candy is truly healthy, some options are better for your gut than others. And there are ways you can help wake your gut from its sugar "spell" after holiday indulgence.




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Nutritional supplements with curcumin could curb macular degeneration, study suggests

Nutritional supplements that contain curcumin -- a natural anti-inflammatory compound -- may protect the eyes from the development and progression of age-related macular degeneration, a new study suggests.




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Discrimination may cause gut inflammation, digestive woes, study says

Discrimination -- prejudiced actions toward people based on their identity -- may cause stress that impairs gut health and lead to the growth of unhealthy bacteria that promote inflammation, a new study has found.




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'Weekend warrior' exercise can cut risk of cognitive decline, study indicates

Being a "weekend warrior" -- engaging in exercise once or twice per week -- may be as beneficial as regular sessions in decreasing the risk of cognitive decline that often leads to dementia, a new study concludes.




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Weight-loss surgery in teens brings long-term health benefits, study concludes

Weight-loss surgery in adolescents with severe obesity can lead to long-term health benefits, such as more frequent remission of type 2 diabetes than in adults who undergo the same treatment, a large, NIH-funded study.




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First human case of new mpox virus detected in Britain

Health officials in Britain have detected the country's first confirmed human case of a new strain of mpox that has been spreading throughout Africa.




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Biden invokes wartime powers to address IV fluids shortage

The nation's depleted supply of IV solutions is recovering after a North Carolina facility recently resumed production after Hurricane Helene temporarily put it out of business.




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Have chronic low back pain? Try virtual yoga, study suggests

Virtual yoga can be a successful and accessible way to manage chronic low back pain -- a common ailment with major consequences, a new study suggests.




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Two additional cases of new mpox strain diagnosed in Britain

Two additional cases of a new strain of mpox have been detected in Britain, national health officials said Monday, less than a week after the first case was announced to the public.




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Additional case of new mpox strain detected in Britain for a total of four

An additional case of a new strain of mpox has been detected in Britain, bringing the total number of infections in the country to four.





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DeepL to Debut Nvidia DGX SuperPOD with DGX GB200 Systems in Europe

COLOGNE, Germany, Nov. 1, 2024 — DeepL has announced it will be among the first to commercially deploy the Nvidia DGX SuperPOD with DGX GB200 systems. The Nvidia DGX SuperPOD, […]

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Google Cloud Sporting a New Look in HPC and AI Hardware

It’s raining hardware at Google Cloud, with the company making major upgrades in advance of bringing Nvidia’s Blackwell GPUs into its fold next year. The upgrades announced in late October […]

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IBM and NASA Launch Open-Source AI Model for Advanced Climate and Weather Research

IBM and NASA have developed a new AI foundation model for a wide range of climate and weather applications, with contributions from the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory. […]

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Archetype AI’s Newton Model Masters Physics From Raw Data

Physicists have developed a deep understanding of the fundamental laws of nature through careful observations, experiments, and precise measurements. However, what if artificial intelligence (AI) could uncover governing laws of […]

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Recipe for Scaling: ARQUIN Framework for Simulating a Distributed Quantum Computing System

One of the most difficult problems with quantum computing relates to increasing the size of the quantum computer. Researchers globally are seeking to solve this “challenge of scale.” To bring […]

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Quantum Nuggets: Riverlane’s 2024 QEC Study, IBM’s V-score, Twisted Semiconductors

Quantum error correction specialist Riverlane today released a fascinating report — The Quantum Error Correction Report 2024 — that’s worth scanning; IBM and 28 collaborators last week released V-score, a […]

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White House Mulls Expanding AI Chip Export Bans Beyond China

The Biden administration is reportedly considering capping sales of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips from US-based manufacturers like AMD and Nvidia to certain countries, including those in the Middle East.  The […]

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D-Wave Readies 4,400-plus-qubit Advantage2 System for Use

Quantum computing pioneer D-Wave today announced it had completed calibration and benchmarking the latest latest version of its Advantage2 quantum processor, a 4,400-plus-qubit device. D-Wave said that compared with the […]

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The Growing E-Waste Footprint of GenAI

The rapid advancement of digital technologies has led to the proliferation of electronic devices and systems, resulting in an alarming increase in electronic waste (e-waste).  GenAI, in particular, requires substantial […]

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